It’s tat time again.
I’ve assembled another Patreon exclusive video. Just a video this time as an audio version wouldn’t make much sense. I’m thinking specifically about an overlong behind the scenes section.
This one is on the longer side so you might prefer to skip any...
2024-03-05 18:11:53 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s been years since I last looked at Dashcams, but that doesn’t mean I stopped using them. I just stopped making videos about them. I must have tried out another ten or so different models since my last proper video review, but I seem to have at last settled on a couple I’m happy with, so I thought it’s time to spill the beans on the Dash cams I’m using now.
This video started off as a few short clips I’d recorded for the next Patron Update where I planned to briefly talk about the difference between my electric Honda E’s range capabilities on regular roads vs motorways.
However when I started to edit these clips together I kept adding in extra sections and before I knew it, the video had expanded beyond being just a segment.
As Iâ€...
2024-02-24 18:26:12 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s been quite the wait, but finally, here’s Part 3 of my series looking at the tape recorders used to provide the briefings at the start of the original Mission Impossible TV series.
If anyone wants to see the earlier instalments…
Part 1 is here: 2024-02-19 18:03:44 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised (threatened?) at the end of the last video here’s another video about a mini record format.
Originally my idea was to feature all the devices I’ve shown across these two videos in the one video. However after the repairs section in the first video took l...
2024-02-11 13:26:17 +0000 UTC View Post
A quick hop on the nostalgia train to look at some mini records that gave a voice to many toys in the 1970s.
Just like the tech featured, this video isn’t overly elaborate, but they both just about work, in their own way.
Hope your week is going well - it’s sc...
2024-02-07 19:21:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve uploaded a video showing the contents of the captured carts here:
A few notes.
After spotting a £80 MQA-CD decoder I thought I’d have to give this Hi-res audio format one more spin. I managed to locate some of the discs I’d bought to make a relatively popular, yet unsatisfactory video about this format in 2018 and tried it out again.
The orig...
2024-01-31 22:04:15 +0000 UTC View Post
In place of a proper video this week here’s a consolation prize of an extra long Oddcast.
As usual I’ve much to say about nothing. Due to the length of the video I’ve included chapters so you can easily jump forward to the next topic.
I’ll put out an audio...
2024-01-24 11:25:57 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the stripped off audio only version of the January Oddcast.
The full video version is available as a separate post.
I’ve been taking another look at the multimedia Commpak format with what I hoped would be a more reliable system than the projector acquired last year.
I’ve been fighting against low energy levels this week so this video may be a bit rough around the edges. I suspect I’ll need to ...
2024-01-17 20:18:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a quick and rather uninspiring video today. I’m probably not supposed to say that, but it’s true.
A bit of background…
You may recall in the past how I’ve mentioned that January is guaranteed to be a flop on YouTube. It’s the same with many other li...
2024-01-08 19:25:52 +0000 UTC View Post
My first video of 2024 welcomes the return of an old friend, the Tefifon - however this time it’s stereo*.
If you want to hear more Tefi music, as mentioned in the new year’s eve year video, I uploaded a whole cart to YouTube to check for content matches and that ...
2024-01-02 17:01:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Just one more thing…
I’ve found the time today to record this short Patreon exclusive video before the year was over.
I wish everyone here all the best for 2024 and beyond. Take care.
2023-12-31 18:09:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Things came together just in time to for me to get this video out to you before Christmas.
Ever since learning about the link between 8-Track and Karaoke in Japan and discovering the unique Karaoke eight track, 8-tracks - I just had to get a suitable machine and carts to try for myself. Here’s how I got on.
2023-12-20 16:56:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I think it’s fair to assume that most people aren’t here for video game reviews but I fancied a bit of a change this week. Hence this review of the latest plug and play train simulator imported from Japan - followed by a comparison with a two year old console variant.
... 2023-12-16 11:20:12 +0000 UTC View Post
A short video featuring a quick fix to a very nice but forgetful old graphic equaliser.
I won’t keep you here any longer than necessary - Given the time of year I’m sure you’ve got more important stuff going on. Have a great week.
UPDATE - A few small adjustments - most nota...
2023-12-09 13:16:26 +0000 UTC View Post
If you watched the last Patreon update, the subject of this video will already be familiar to you. After I’d mentioned I had one of these machines, I thought that now would be a good time to take a look at it.
I was wrong - it might have been better if I’d made this video a few years ago when I first bought this. Then again it’s likely back then the Minidisc Wiki wouldn’t have bee...
2023-12-04 17:25:53 +0000 UTC View Post
A Patreon exclusive update video containing a heady mixture of things you don’t need to know, things you don’t want to know and added ephemera.
Here it is. https://youtu.be/tB9ifywSTz0
I feel this one needs the visuals intact for quite a few sections, so I haven’t posted an audio only version...
2023-11-28 17:57:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The Walkman was a nice surprise - the Walkman II was planned.
In recent years, the original blue and silver Sony Walkman has become an icon. Images of it can be found adorning countless items of retro themed apparel. But the hard truth is that it was always a bit of a half-arsed bodge job of a device (IMHO).
The Walkman II was Sony’s first proper attempt at making a personal stere...
2023-11-26 12:59:37 +0000 UTC View Post
After I made the video about the Tonies children’s audio player quite a few people suggested that I should take a look at the similarly targeted Yoto system as well. I thought I should put a bit of time between the two due to the similarity. It turns out it’s a year and a half since I uploaded the Tonies review. I’m glad I waited so long as the Yoto ‘format’ has just had seen ‘newâ€...
2023-11-19 17:17:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Someone once asked, so here’s a video featuring a now classic B&O HiFi - the Beosound 3200. Given the vagaries of YouTube - this will inevitably prove to have been a very costly fools errand, but at least I gave it a go.
Once a video has been uploaded to and proce...
2023-11-14 18:50:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Over the years quite a few people asked if I’d ever feature the Little Jammer. Quite a few more will have absolutely no idea what a Little Jammer is. This video should be an answer to both.
The Little Jammer is something I’ve always been in two minds about - it’s ...
2023-11-05 20:17:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you ever wonder what device was responsible for playing the music heard through headphones plugged into the armrest of an aeroplane?
Probably not - but nevertheless here’s a look at one of the possibilities.
EXTRA: Is your name unexpectedly ...
2023-10-28 06:40:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I haven’t done anything over the last month other than going on holiday - so that’s what I’m talking about in this episode.
If you want the video version - there’s a separate post containing this.
I’m really just putting this out as a ‘proof of life’ and so that I can now get on with making tech focused videos. Hopefully I’ll have something new to show you within the...
2023-10-22 12:45:37 +0000 UTC View Post
I haven’t done anything over the last month other than going on holiday - so that’s what I’m talking about in this episode.
If you only want the audio - there’s a separate post containing that.
I’m really just putting this out as a ‘proof of life’ an...
2023-10-22 12:44:42 +0000 UTC View Post
A short(ish) extra video this time for that one person who enjoys watching my tasteless lunchtime convenience food reviews.
This time it’s a compilation featuring three different noodle pots.
'You won’t believe what’s at number three. Top chefs hate this simple meal'.
https://youtu.be/oMWdGLJG06I<...
2023-10-12 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I recently went to Liverpool to get my car serviced. I took the opportunity while I was there to test out a couple of video cameras that I was thinking of taking on holiday.The cameras I took out with me were a DJI Pocket II and a Sony X3000. I’m glad I did this, as both cameras proved unsuitable for the upcoming trip, so instead I bought a new one that will do the job of both. More on this p...
2023-10-05 17:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I liked the idea but this execution leaves a lot to be desired.
This was the last video I made before I went off on my travels. It’s not a great one. This time though I don’t think it’s entirely all my fault. It’s hard to get enthusiastic about something that so...
2023-09-28 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
A wind-up cassette player. I thought this was a nice little thing to make a simple video about. I looked for one of these on and off for a few years but I’d forgotten all about it though until an ebay seller in the UK contacted me after they’d acquired one and thought it would be my kind of thing. They were right. Here’s the video about it.